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      University of Michigan

      Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Sampling (Statistics), Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Statistics, Scientific Visualization, Matplotlib, Statistical Visualization, Probability & Statistics, Jupyter, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Exploratory Data Analysis, Descriptive Statistics, Statistical Inference, NumPy, Box Plots, Pandas (Python Package), Histogram, Python Programming

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics, Marketing Effectiveness, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Analytics, Marketing, Consumer Behaviour, Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Data Collection, Data Visualization, Regulatory Compliance

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Anatomy, Orthopedics, Kinesiology, Biology, Medical Terminology

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Build a Full Website using WordPress

      Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Content Management Systems, Web Content, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development, Blogs, Content Development and Management, Social Media, Marketing, Design, Computer Science

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      Advanced · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Google Professional Workspace Administrator

      Skills you'll gain: User Provisioning, Data Governance, Google Workspace, Data Loss Prevention, Gmail, User Accounts, Information Management, Email Security, Data Management, Data Security, Document Management, Identity and Access Management, Mobile Security, Records Management, Data Storage, Security Management, Cloud Security, Service Management, Scripting, Technical Support

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google

      Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Brainstorming, Timelines, Taking Meeting Minutes, Concision, Business Writing, Document Management, Project Schedules, Text Mining

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Yale University

      Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis

      Skills you'll gain: Cardiology, Anatomy, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Gynecology, Urology, Patient Positioning, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Medical Terminology, Pathology, Radiology, General Medical Tests and Procedures, Surgery

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Applied Data Science with R

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Shiny (R Package), Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Exploratory Data Analysis, Relational Databases, Data Analysis, Ggplot2, Database Design, SQL, Data Presentation, Plot (Graphics), Leaflet (Software), Data Transformation, Data Manipulation, Web Scraping, R Programming

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Design, Restful API, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Application Lifecycle Management, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Software Design Documents, Middleware, Software Documentation, Network Security, Application Performance Management

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Alberta

      Mountains 101

      Skills you'll gain: Environment, Physical Science, Biology, Water Resources, Environmental Monitoring, Cultural Diversity, Social Studies, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Anthropology, World History

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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      MedCerts

      Mental Health Care Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Healthcare Ethics, Conflict Management, Medical Privacy, Child Development, Cultural Responsiveness, Human Development, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Patient Education And Counseling, Cultural Diversity, Cultural Sensitivity, Mental Health Therapies, Professionalism, Professional Development, Pediatrics, Time Management, Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Teamwork, Psychiatric And Mental Health Nursing

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      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Workflow Management, ChatGPT, Application Deployment, IBM Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Business Process Automation, Generative AI, Automation, Customer Service, Customer experience improvement, Decision Support Systems, Interaction Design, WordPress

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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular political science courses

    • Understanding and Visualizing Data with Python: University of Michigan
    • Digital Marketing Analytics in Theory: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    • Anatomy: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary Systems: University of Michigan
    • Build a Full Website using WordPress: Coursera Project Network
    • Google Professional Workspace Administrator: Google Cloud
    • Design Prompts for Everyday Work Tasks: Google
    • Anatomy of the Chest, Neck, Abdomen, and Pelvis: Yale University
    • Applied Data Science with R: IBM
    • Developing APIs with Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Mountains 101: University of Alberta

    Why Learn Political Science?

    Political science explores power, governance, public policy, and global affairs—examining how decisions are made and how they affect people’s lives. It combines critical thinking, research, and communication to understand political systems and social change. Learning political science can help you engage more deeply in civic life, pursue careers in law or policy, and analyze issues shaping the world today.

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